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Congress Must Act to Safe Lives: Reauthorize VAWA
Domestic violence is one of the most common forms of violence endured by women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one-fourth of U.S women will endure …
To Obama: Close the Deal with Iran
The State of the Union offers President Obama a high-profile opportunity to finally close the deal with Iran over its nuclear program by accepting the need for U.S. concessions, …
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Senator Marco Rubio, GOP’s Choice for State of the Union Response, Doubts Climate Change
Washington. DC — Sen. Marco Rubio will offer up the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address next week, demonstrating the younger, more diverse face of …
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Desperate for Fuel, Syrians Chop Down National Forest
As the Syrian uprising continues and civilians become desperate for a way to stay warm during the winter, massive deforestation has become the solution.
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Somali Woman Who Reported Rape Handed Prison Sentence
The recent incarceration of a Somali woman who dared to report her own rape has raised concerns internationally over the new government regime.
Dumb and Dumber: Why Does Washington Have No Learning Curve?
We have a second administration in a row that is incapable of learning, or reasonably assessing its situation in the world.
More Austerity Cuts Coming To The States
Shamus Cooke breaks down bi-partisan funding trends for the states since 2008 to explain why Democrats and Republicans have let the American people down.
NY Fracking Scandal: Seven Groups Demand Conflict of Interest Investigation of Cuomo Administration
Recent allegations have come up against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's administration that their support of fracking is a financial conflict of interest that puts citizens on the back …
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Defying UN, North Korea Tests Nuclear Device
Despite warnings of
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Fix the Debt and a Wall Street Sales Tax
Why don't taxes figure more prominently on the Debt Fixers agenda?